SON OF GHOST (7) finished seventh last time but just a few runs back broke the clock when winning over 510m at Sale, taking a Grade 4/5 in a powerful 28.72. Has the ability and expected to go close again. THORKILDSEN (1) boasts a strong record this journey with four wins and three minors from 12 tries. Hit the frame latest (23.09) when third at this track in a Grade 4/5. Looks one of the chances. BIG DUKE (3) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (34.94) at Sandown behind Smooth Dynamite in a Restricted WIN H. Took the lead and boxed on but run over. Has performed well from this box with a win and two minor placings to his name from five starts. Expected to feature again. JUMBUK JOHNNY (2) was out of placings last time (19.66) at Healesville in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 6 lengths. Has already won two times from this draw.